The night sky above Arthur Palace was ablaze with fire and chaos as Elijah faced Kate Winter in a final standoff. Her smirk held no fear, only a cold determination that matched the steel glint in her eyes.
“You’ve fought well, Elijah,” Kate taunted, circling him with a blade in hand. “But do you really think you can erase the past? You’ll never bring back what you’ve lost.”
Elijah tightened his grip on his weapon, his voice calm but firm. “I’m not fighting for the past. I’m fighting for the future—and to end people like you.”
Their blades clashed, the sharp ring of steel piercing the night. Kate was fast, her strikes fueled by anger and desperation. Elijah counte
The aftermath of Kate Winter’s death left an eerie calm at Arthur Palace. Elijah stood by the window in his study, staring out at the fading embers of the battle. The memory of Kate’s final words replayed in his mind like a haunting melody: ~The Lava’s Heart… it’s the key.Doug entered quietly, holding a tablet. “I’ve been digging into Kate’s claims,” he began, his tone serious. “It wasn’t just talk. Mary Shaw… she’s alive. Our doubt about her death after Duke West was wrong. And she’s been busy.” Elijah turned, his expression sharpening. “Where is she?” “Secluded estate outside Evendore,” Doug replied. “It’s heavily fortified, almost like she was expecting you to come eventually.” Elijah clenched his fists, the years of suppressed anger bubbling beneath the surface. “She knew this day would come. She’s the last piece of this puzzle, Doug. The Lava’s Heart—everything ties back to her.” Doug nodded but hesitated. “Elijah, are you sure you’re ready for this? Facing her might not
The air around Mary Shaw’s estate was heavy with tension, the shadows of the tall iron gates casting jagged patterns on the gravel driveway. Elijah stood at the entrance, his jaw set, his gaze scanning the fortified structure. The estate was an imposing sight, surrounded by high walls and guarded by men armed to the teeth.Doug stepped closer, his tone low. “They’re expecting trouble. You ready for this?”Elijah’s lips curved into a grim smile. “More than ready.”With a nod, Doug signaled their team to advance, swiftly neutralizing the guards at the gates. The doors creaked open, revealing the sprawling mansion ahead. Elijah moved purposefully, his steps echoing on the marble floor as he ente
Elijah stood in the dimly lit room, the faint glow of the moon streaming through the cracked windows. Mary sat across from him, her expression calm but calculating. The tension between them was palpable, years of hatred and betrayal bubbling beneath the surface.“You’ve always been good at manipulation, Mary,” Elijah said, his tone sharp. “But that won’t work on me anymore. Tell me where the Lava’s Heart is.”Mary chuckled softly, leaning back in her chair. “You think I’m the only monster in this story, Elijah? That heirloom destroyed your family because of their obsession with power. And now, here you are, following in their footsteps.”“I don’t want power,” Eli
Elijah stood on a hill overlooking the sprawling estate of the collector. The mansion gleamed under the moonlight, surrounded by high walls and patrolled by guards. Doug stood beside him, holding a dossier with details about the estate’s layout. “This collector,” Doug began, flipping through the dossier, “he’s not just a recluse. He’s been known to broker deals for the Donald family. Specifically, Hague.” Elijah’s jaw tightened. “Of course, Hague would be involved. They’ve been circling the Nortons like vultures for decades.” Doug handed Elijah a small earpiece. “I’ll monitor the situation from here. If things go south, we’ll have a contingency.” Elijah nodded, slipping the earpiece in place. His voice was low, determined. “I’m getting that heirloom back tonight. It belongs to my family.” …Inside the mansion, the halls were eerily silent, lined with paintings and artifacts that spoke of wealth and power. Elijah moved with precision, his steps silent as he navigated the corr
Elijah Norton woke up early in the morning.He felt something soft in his left hand, so he turned his head to the left and discovered a woman with a veil lying beside him.His left hand was gripping her... Elijah subconsciously pinched it.Sophia Donald was startled awake by the pinch, realizing she was completely naked except for the veil on her face."Ah!" Her scream echoed throughout the hotel.Breathless with fear, she clutched the bed sheets tightly to cover her body and slowly moved back to distance herself from Elijah."Who... who are you? What did you do to me?" Sophia asked anxiously."My name is Elijah. It seems we've done everything a young couple can do," Elijah shrugged casually."How could you do this to me? You violated me; you're a criminal!" Sophia was both angry and embarrassed, but more than that, she felt wronged. Tears welled up in her eyes as her voice trembled."That's not true! You were the one who made the first move last night!" Elijah defended himself."No w
"What a small world! This is the fate between us, Sophia" Elijah murmured to himself.He never expected that the woman he had been searching for had just slept right beside him the night before."Sophia, you saved me ten years ago. Now, it's my turn to save you!" Thinking of her difficult situation, Elijah resolved in his heart to make her the happiest woman in the world."Doug, head to the Donald family!""Yes, Dragon Marshal!" ... ... Sophia walked up the steps to the Donald family mansion, her legs feeling like lead.Her heart pounded in her chest, dread settling in her stomach like a stone. She pushed open the door and stepped inside, only to be met with a room full of angry faces.Her fiancé, Alan Shaw, stood at the front, his arms crossed, staring at her, like a predator sizing up its prey.The rest of the family members filled the room, their eyes like daggers, full of judgment and contempt.At the head of the table was Ethan Donald, who's the family patriarch and Sophia's g
"Who dares to cause trouble here?!" Ethan bellowed, his face red with fury.Elijah's gaze fixed on him, steady and fearless, saying confidently, "I do!” His voice calm and commanding, carrying an authority that made everyone in the room tense up."And if you lay another finger on her, you'll regret it."The room fell silent.All the members of the Donald family were in disbelief that someone had barged into their home and threatened them.Who was he? What was he doing here?Suddenly, Reno recognized him and shouted, "It's you!"He then pointed at Elijah and yelled excitedly at Ethan, "Grandpa, he's the one who had an affair with Sophia—the culprit behind the breakdown of our alliance with the Shaw family!""Guards, come quickly and capture this guy!" Reno shouted, trying to summon the guards to seize Elijah.Elijah crossed his arms and scoffed, "No need to waste your effort; the guards outside have already been taken care of by me."Everyone stared at Elijah, sensing the danger he rad
Sophia stared in disbelief as the car pulled up in front of a massive, elegant villa."This… this is where you live?" she asked, her voice filled with awe.Elijah glanced at her and nodded."Arthur Palace," he said casually. "Home, for now."He loved Sophia’s bewildered state.Sophia’s eyes widened as she took in the towering pillars, the sprawling gardens, and the grand entrance. She had never seen anything like it."I thought… I thought you were just some arrogant soldier," she muttered.It’s not that she was from a poor family but it was more than her expectations.Elijah smirked."A soldier, yes. But arrogant? Maybe," he said with a shrug."I like to keep people guessing. Come inside."He encouraged Sophia to walk ahead.Sophia felt the cool air as they stepped in and smelled the fresh flowers that decorated the luxurious interior. She couldn’t help but feel out of place."Why are you helping me?" she asked cautiously."You don’t even know me," her voice was mixed with surprise.As